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' Patented Mar. 22, 1938 STORE EQUIPMENT Carnot R. Wagener and Albert J. Faulhaber, Cincinnati, Ohio Application January 2, 1934, Serial No. 704,994

2 Claims. (Cl. 20-l.6)

This invention relates to store fixtures with particular reference to the wall paneling and its associated fixtures developed for standardized use and applicable to any type building construction such as used in stores, soda fountains, meat markets and the like, and the object of the invention is to provide an improved wall paneling so designed and constructed that it may be readily attached to a wall surface or may be readily refor erection and the attachment of various accessories. The panels or sections 20 are applied to a framework 2| consisting of horizontal and vertical members 22 and 23 with the vertical grounds toe nailed to the horizontal grounds as shown in Figure and with extra horizontal grounds 24 such as required depending on the accessories employed in a particular construction or installation, The framework or grounds are se- 1 moved therefrom upon termination of a lease or cured firmly to the wall surface by any suitable 10 at any time a change in the interior of the store means depending on e type of Wall to Which it is desired. is applied. However, in some instances, the use A further object is to provide an improved conof the frame-work or grounds is not necessary as struction which not only adds to the general apthe panels may be secured directly to the wall surpearance of the store finish which makes it more faces, especially in the case of wood walls or the 15 attractive to persons entering the store but will be'economical in construction cost and the salvability is incomparable to other types of construction as heretofore used. Other advantages and objects will become apparent as the description proceeds.

Referring to the accompanying drawings which are made a part hereof and on which similar reference characters indicate similar parts.

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a typical installation embodying the invention,

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a special wall produce counter likewise embodying the improved construction,

Figure 3 is a perspective view, partially broken away, showing a wall construction,

Figure 4 is'a section on line 4-4 of Figure 3,

Figure 4a is an enlarged detail view of a portion of Figure 4,

Figure 5 is a perspective view, partially in section, showing the joint construction between the panels and the decorative cornice molding,

Figure 6 is an end elevation showing a pilaster cap for covering the joint between the cornice molding,

Figure 7 is a section on line 1-1 of Figure 3. Figure 8 is a horizontal sectional view of the inner corner construction of the pilaster molding, Figure 9 is a horizontal sectional view of the outer corner construction of the pilaster molding, Figure 10 is a perspective view of the grounds or framework used in the improved construction, Figure 11 is a perspective view showing the manner of erecting the panels, and

like. The vertical grounds 23 are spaced apart to be properly aligned with the joints between the panels and with the horizontal grounds 22 positioned to support the sections of the base 25 and the decorative cornice molding 26. In less expensive constructions, the base 25 may be eliminated as a separate unit and a base effect may be obtained by the use of a different color applied direct to the bottom of the panel. The drilled holes in the panels at the point of attachment of the base 25 are elongated and vertically positioned for adjustably supporting the base for any variations in the floor level. Intermediate the joints of the panels 20, retaining strips 21 are secured by any suitable means such as screws or the like. The strips 21 are provided with outwardly turned edges over which the pilaster molding 28 is mounted. The molding 28 is provided with curved edges which cooperate with the edges of the retaining strip to hold the molding in place. The molding is formed of flexible material preferably stainless steel and is provided with an outwardly projecting center crease which permits it to be flexed over the retaining strip 21.

A decorative cornice molding 26 of such design as shown in Figure 5 is mounted on top of the panels 20 and secured by means of the pilaster cap 29 formed of any suitable material and held in place by the screws 30 driven into the top ground 22. The caps are usually positioned at the upper ends of alternate vertical pilasters 28, however, in some cases they may be disposed at the upper end of each pilaster, if desired. The cornice molding 26 isprovided with a groove 3| Figure 12, a view showing a, modified f r f which serves as a price or sign holder. The sec- 50 securing device. tions of the cornice are usually of such lengths as In the drawings reference character 20 indito form a joi at the joint between the panels cates the sections of paneling which are formed The Panels 20 are drilled to odate varin sheets of any suitable material but preferably 10115 accessories S as O S 32 and the formed of composition board or sheet steel of shelves 33 of the usual conventional type such as any desired color, either painted, baked enam l disclosed in Figures 1 and 3 and which are secured or porcelain enameled finish, the latter however, by mean f pp pri f t nins to harmonize is preferred since it is more durable and presents with the general scheme of design. a better appearance. The panels are completely In the structure shown in Figure 2, the panels fabricated to exact size with all holes drilled ready 34 are of short heights and are mounted just 60 above the display bins 35 and the fresh vegetable racks 36. The grounds or framework 31 at the top of the panels are sloped upwardly at an angle to the front and are provided with a series of mirrors 38 secured in the same manner as the panels 20 in Figure 1 with the same type of cornice and pilaster molding. The ends 39 of the wall shelving extend forward as in the usual type of shelving employed in stores and is trimmed along its front edge with a pilaster molding and cap as shown.

The display bins and racks are of the usual type shown and are trimmed to correspond to the color scheme and design employed throughout the installation.

The shelf 56 and the shelves 4| are secured in the following manner: Before the retaining strip 21 is secured in place, the brackets 42 formed of two strips of strap metal, one strip of which is positioned along the framework at the juncture of adjacent panels with its upper end projecting forward and sloping downwardly and the other strip set at an angle to join the ends of the first are securely fixed by any suitable fastening means to the framework. If desired, the brackets may be formed of a single piece of strap metal. The shelves 4| are formed of sheets of metal or any other suitable material which are bent upwardly along their rear edges and downwardly along front edges as shown in Figures 1 and 3. The shelf 56 is formed of sheet metal which is bent upwardly along its front and rear edges with the front edge further bent downwardly and then upon itself to form a slot 51 which serves as price tag or sign holder, as clearly shown in Figure 7. The shelf 55 is securely fastened to the brackets 42 by any suitable means such as bolts 43 and by screws 58 along rear edge to the panels. The shelves 4| are usually of a length corresponding to the width of the panels 20. The pilaster molding and retaining strip inthis case is cut to size, a portion of which is placed above and a portion below the shelves 4| and 56 along the joints of the panels 20. The end shelf 4| is provided with an appropriate end finishing member 44 to complete the assembly.

The structure disclosed in Figures 8 and 9 clearly show the retaining strips 46 and 41 bent to be mounted on inside corners and outside corners, respectively, and provided with pilaster moldings 28 which are attached in the-same manner as that shown in Figure 4 and described more in detail.

The manner of applying the panels is clearly shown in Figure 11 which consistsbriefly as follows: The grounds or framework is assembled, accurately aligned, and made secure to the surface on which the assembly is to be mounted. A panel 2|) is held in place by a support 50 formed of cross-members 5| and 52 and of such proportions as to prevent bowing or sagging in the panel. The side adjacent the panel is padded with felt or any other suitable material to prevent scratching the finish of the panel. The support is held in place against the panel by means of a prop 53 secured against the support 5|] in one of a series of notches 54 in the back side thereof and secured at the other end by a strip 55 fastened to the floor, then the panel is secured in place. The base 25 is then adjusted to the floor and is likewise secured. The shelves 4| are then erected as above described where desired. The retaining strips 21 are then applied between the joints of the respective panels above and below the shelves 4| or where no shelves the strips are mounted along the entire joint therebetween. The pilaster molding 28 of proper lengths are then snapped into place to complete the joints. The cornice molding 26 is then applied and retained in place by means of the caps 29 which are secured by the screws 30 driven in the ground 22. The accessories are then attached in place, the kind and number depending entirely on the individual installation. Mirrors 32 may be used in the more expensive installations either secured on the paneling or inserted therein, but the construction and general principle of operation and installing is the same, regardless of the material used, or the color scheme and finish employed. In the event it becomes desirable to remove the paneling the operation is simple and the material is not damaged in the least and may be readily used again thus saving both in material and the cost of construction.

In cheaper constructions the panels may be secured by means of a molding 59 formed of suitable material bent in the manner clearly shown in Figure 12 and secured direct to the surface on which the panels are mounted. The molding 59 is secured by means of nails 60 or any other suitable fastening means and the edges of the panels are inserted in the slots formed on each side of the molding. The molding in this construction serves to hold the panels in place and to cover the joint between the panels.

The paneling is easily maintained due to the simplicity of construction and the design of the associated fixtures and it may be added to or changed to suit various arrangements. It may be further seen that the construction results in merchandising fixtures which are of an improved sanitary appearance, the finish of which will not deteriorate being very durable and above what we claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

1. A store panel construction comprising a,

framework formed of a plurality of spaced membersfa plurality of panels including store fixture supporting panels secured to said framework' with their adjacent edges resting on said members, a base on the bottom of each of said panels, a cornice comprising a plurality of molding strips secured along the tops of each of said panels, retaining and finishing strips secured to the frame work and over the vertical joints of said panels, and a pilaster cap positioned at the upper end of said finishing strip over each joint be tween said cornice moldings to complete said panel construction.

2. In a store paneled wall construction comprising a plurality of vertical store fixture supporting panels having adjacent vertical edges held in position by metallic retaining strips, cornice strip material engaging the upper end of said panels closely abutting the upper ends of the retaining strips, each cornice strip covering a plurality of panels, pilaster caps placed at equal intervals over said cornice strips and covering the ends thereof, and the bottom edges of said panels held in place by a base strip. along the lower edge of the panels and between said retaining strips.

CARNOT R. WAGENER. ALBERT J. FAULHABER. 

